Suffolk University student Tiffany Martínez said that a professor accused her of plagiarism and cited her using the word "hence." Martínez told Buzzfeed News that not only did the professor wrote "this is not your word" and circled "hence," but she wanted her to go back and "indicate" where she copy and pasted other work.

The professor also implied to other students that Martínez did something wrong. "She spoke loudly enough that students at the back of the room heard and asked if I was OK after class," she said. Martínez then spent the rest of the class doubting herself, even though she knew she didn't plagiarize.

In the blog post, the student -- who herself is an aspiring professor -- discussed why she thinks the incident was racially charged. "My last name and appearance immediately instills a set of biases before I have the chance to open my mouth," she said.

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#HENCE solidarity - More than 175 signatures from across the country sign a letter to Acting President @Suffolk_U https://t.co/byO2rvO2EP

#hence is definitely one of my words. 👍🏼👏🏼#TiffanyMartinez https://t.co/tQEifYCPP7

@tiffanycmar The Prof. needs to write a list over which ethnic groups he allows to use the word #hence. Tired of na… https://t.co/HEFc7NPQUT

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"These stereotypes and generalizations forced on marginalized communities are at times debilitating and painful," Martínez continued, "As a minority in my classrooms, I continuously hear my peers and professors use language that both covertly and overtly oppresses the communities I belong to."

While most of her blog posts receive around 15 views, Martínez said this one received thousands -- among them, other students who have experienced similar discrimination. Martínez said the support she's received is overwhelming.

She went to the head of Suffolk University's sociology department; on Friday, she tweeted that she will speak to the professor as well:

Can't believe #HENCE is a thing. I'm about to go speak to the professor now. Wish me luck ! Thanks for all the support #Academia

An investigation has been opened, and according to the university's paper the acting president sent an email about the incident. The email said, "As an institution that was founded on the highest principles of inclusivity and respect, we take this and any such concern extremely seriously."